Reflections on the Past 2 Months

It's hard for me to believe we've been here for 2 months.
Some days it feels like home and others days I struggle to get out of bed.

Here are some things I am learning and relearning, in no particular order:

I like my husband.
He's funny, reliable, strong, and a really good leader.
He has saved our sanity with his desire to explore,
his ability to read a map,
and his daily readings from the Bible during breakfast.
(Much to my dismay and the boys' delight, he is shaking a monkey's hand below.)

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We couldn't be here without the support of people all around the world.
It is good to be part of the Body of Christ.
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Mate is good when prepared with suave yerba.

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Duct tape is a semi-good replacement for my tool-box.
(Yes, I did say "my" toolbox. It was mine. And I miss it.)
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It is really hard to learn a new language when you're 37 years old.
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It's a lot easier, but still painful, to learn a language when you're 10, 8, or 5.
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God is on the move in Argentina.
I have seen great need and great joy and I have a sense of purpose for our being here.
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I am not in control of my life.

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My mind freezes when the weather is too cold.

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Argentine wine helps in language aquisition.

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The boys are very resiliant.

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I'm thankful for the way each kiddo communicates with me...

even Johnny's hissy fits since I can relate to them.

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Trader Joes really is the best grocery store. I miss organic peanut butter (but have a good supply thanks to generous package senders), well made (translated "low sugar") granola bars, healthy cereal, organic banilla yogurt, edamame, fresh hot salsa, and virtuoso lip balm.
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Sleep is very important for a healthy lifestyle. Sugar is not.
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I can find Tabasco Sauce in WalMart.
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I really miss my friends and family. And the beach.


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I'm making new friends and finding beauty here. God provides uniquely.
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Hail can be as big as golf or tennis balls and ruins plants and damages cars.
Taxis will not drive in hailstorms.
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Laxatives aid digestion after the consumption of a lot of meat.
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Bringing Buddy here was a very good choice.

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Fútbol is a universal language. So is math.
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Grieving is hard, takes time, and is different for each person. Tear Soup is a must read.
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The Psalms are a good way to draw me closer to the heart of God.

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Hang drying laundry isn't so bad. Jill's right: It's a good time to think and pray.

It also helps to have a really good lavaropa.
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Reading the Bible in Spanish opens up God's Word in a new and incredible way.
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Female hormones are very powerful.

(Sometimes I grow horns.) ~~

Chris's garage exercises and work-outs would make Chuck Norris proud. He's religious about doing them every single day and he's got the biceps to prove it.

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The ability to drive in Argentina signifies the ability to drive anywhere in the world.

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I still don't feel like I'm missing out by not having my own FaceBook page.

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We can always make good, new friends and still keep the old.

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Bidets are yucky.